Chapter II · The Motor Boat

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading While the frightened people in the water were rushing up the beach in a panic, and strollers along the sands stared helplessly toward the scene of the accident, Frank’s quick eye took in the situation—and in a flash he acted.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading While the frightened people in the water were rushing up the beach in a panic, and strollers along the sands stared helplessly toward the scene of the accident, Frank’s quick eye took in the situation—and in a flash he acted.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading While the frightened people in the water were rushing up the beach in a panic, and strollers along the sands stared helplessly toward the scene of the accident, Frank’s quick eye took in the situation—and in a flash he acted.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading In the first place he—and also Randy and Pep—had for an entire season been in actual service at the outing resort near their home town of Fairlands.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading While the frightened people in the water were rushing up the beach in a panic, and strollers along the sands stared helplessly toward the scene of the accident, Frank’s quick eye took in the situation—and in a flash he acted.

in addition

From this reading In the first place he—and also Randy and Pep—had for an entire season been in actual service at the outing resort near their home town of Fairlands.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In the first place he—and also Randy and Pep—had for an entire season been in actual service at the outing resort near their home town of Fairlands.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading While the frightened people in the water were rushing up the beach in a panic, and strollers along the sands stared helplessly toward the scene of the accident, Frank’s quick eye took in the situation—and in a flash he acted.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Frank Durham was just as practical as he was heroic.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the first place he—and also Randy and Pep—had for an entire season been in actual service at the outing resort near their home town of Fairlands.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading While the frightened people in the water were rushing up the beach in a panic, and strollers along the sands stared helplessly toward the scene of the accident, Frank’s quick eye took in the situation—and in a flash he acted.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the first place he—and also Randy and Pep—had for an entire season been in actual service at the outing resort near their home town of Fairlands.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading It had been an experience that fitted them for just such a crisis as the present one.

a city of north central North Carolina; site of Duke University

From this reading Frank Durham was just as practical as he was heroic.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading In the first place he—and also Randy and Pep—had for an entire season been in actual service at the outing resort near their home town of Fairlands.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading It had been an experience that fitted them for just such a crisis as the present one.

the organ of sight

From this reading While the frightened people in the water were rushing up the beach in a panic, and strollers along the sands stared helplessly toward the scene of the accident, Frank’s quick eye took in the situation—and in a flash he acted.

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From this reading In the first place he—and also Randy and Pep—had for an entire season been in actual service at the outing resort near their home town of Fairlands.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the first place he—and also Randy and Pep—had for an entire season been in actual service at the outing resort near their home town of Fairlands.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading It had been an experience that fitted them for just such a crisis as the present one.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading While the frightened people in the water were rushing up the beach in a panic, and strollers along the sands stared helplessly toward the scene of the accident, Frank’s quick eye took in the situation—and in a flash he acted.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the first place he—and also Randy and Pep—had for an entire season been in actual service at the outing resort near their home town of Fairlands.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Frank Durham was just as practical as he was heroic.

possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century

From this reading While the frightened people in the water were rushing up the beach in a panic, and strollers along the sands stared helplessly toward the scene of the accident, Frank’s quick eye took in the situation—and in a flash he acted.

made afraid

From this reading While the frightened people in the water were rushing up the beach in a panic, and strollers along the sands stared helplessly toward the scene of the accident, Frank’s quick eye took in the situation—and in a flash he acted.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In the first place he—and also Randy and Pep—had for an entire season been in actual service at the outing resort near their home town of Fairlands.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Frank Durham was just as practical as he was heroic.

in a helpless manner

From this reading While the frightened people in the water were rushing up the beach in a panic, and strollers along the sands stared helplessly toward the scene of the accident, Frank’s quick eye took in the situation—and in a flash he acted.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading Frank Durham was just as practical as he was heroic.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading In the first place he—and also Randy and Pep—had for an entire season been in actual service at the outing resort near their home town of Fairlands.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading While the frightened people in the water were rushing up the beach in a panic, and strollers along the sands stared helplessly toward the scene of the accident, Frank’s quick eye took in the situation—and in a flash he acted.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had been an experience that fitted them for just such a crisis as the present one.

and nothing more

From this reading Frank Durham was just as practical as he was heroic.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading In the first place he—and also Randy and Pep—had for an entire season been in actual service at the outing resort near their home town of Fairlands.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While the frightened people in the water were rushing up the beach in a panic, and strollers along the sands stared helplessly toward the scene of the accident, Frank’s quick eye took in the situation—and in a flash he acted.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It had been an experience that fitted them for just such a crisis as the present one.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading In the first place he—and also Randy and Pep—had for an entire season been in actual service at the outing resort near their home town of Fairlands.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading While the frightened people in the water were rushing up the beach in a panic, and strollers along the sands stared helplessly toward the scene of the accident, Frank’s quick eye took in the situation—and in a flash he acted.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading While the frightened people in the water were rushing up the beach in a panic, and strollers along the sands stared helplessly toward the scene of the accident, Frank’s quick eye took in the situation—and in a flash he acted.

liveliness and energy

From this reading In the first place he—and also Randy and Pep—had for an entire season been in actual service at the outing resort near their home town of Fairlands.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the first place he—and also Randy and Pep—had for an entire season been in actual service at the outing resort near their home town of Fairlands.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading Frank Durham was just as practical as he was heroic.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It had been an experience that fitted them for just such a crisis as the present one.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading While the frightened people in the water were rushing up the beach in a panic, and strollers along the sands stared helplessly toward the scene of the accident, Frank’s quick eye took in the situation—and in a flash he acted.

feeling great sexual desire

From this reading In the first place he—and also Randy and Pep—had for an entire season been in actual service at the outing resort near their home town of Fairlands.

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From this reading There was a reason why he was so ready-witted.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading There was a reason why he was so ready-witted.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading In the first place he—and also Randy and Pep—had for an entire season been in actual service at the outing resort near their home town of Fairlands.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading While the frightened people in the water were rushing up the beach in a panic, and strollers along the sands stared helplessly toward the scene of the accident, Frank’s quick eye took in the situation—and in a flash he acted.

the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean

From this reading While the frightened people in the water were rushing up the beach in a panic, and strollers along the sands stared helplessly toward the scene of the accident, Frank’s quick eye took in the situation—and in a flash he acted.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading While the frightened people in the water were rushing up the beach in a panic, and strollers along the sands stared helplessly toward the scene of the accident, Frank’s quick eye took in the situation—and in a flash he acted.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading In the first place he—and also Randy and Pep—had for an entire season been in actual service at the outing resort near their home town of Fairlands.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading In the first place he—and also Randy and Pep—had for an entire season been in actual service at the outing resort near their home town of Fairlands.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading While the frightened people in the water were rushing up the beach in a panic, and strollers along the sands stared helplessly toward the scene of the accident, Frank’s quick eye took in the situation—and in a flash he acted.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There was a reason why he was so ready-witted.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading While the frightened people in the water were rushing up the beach in a panic, and strollers along the sands stared helplessly toward the scene of the accident, Frank’s quick eye took in the situation—and in a flash he acted.

plural of “stroller” — someone who walks at a leisurely pace

From this reading While the frightened people in the water were rushing up the beach in a panic, and strollers along the sands stared helplessly toward the scene of the accident, Frank’s quick eye took in the situation—and in a flash he acted.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It had been an experience that fitted them for just such a crisis as the present one.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It had been an experience that fitted them for just such a crisis as the present one.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading While the frightened people in the water were rushing up the beach in a panic, and strollers along the sands stared helplessly toward the scene of the accident, Frank’s quick eye took in the situation—and in a flash he acted.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In the first place he—and also Randy and Pep—had for an entire season been in actual service at the outing resort near their home town of Fairlands.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It had been an experience that fitted them for just such a crisis as the present one.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a reason why he was so ready-witted.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading While the frightened people in the water were rushing up the beach in a panic, and strollers along the sands stared helplessly toward the scene of the accident, Frank’s quick eye took in the situation—and in a flash he acted.

in the direction of

From this reading While the frightened people in the water were rushing up the beach in a panic, and strollers along the sands stared helplessly toward the scene of the accident, Frank’s quick eye took in the situation—and in a flash he acted.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading In the first place he—and also Randy and Pep—had for an entire season been in actual service at the outing resort near their home town of Fairlands.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading While the frightened people in the water were rushing up the beach in a panic, and strollers along the sands stared helplessly toward the scene of the accident, Frank’s quick eye took in the situation—and in a flash he acted.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Frank Durham was just as practical as he was heroic.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading While the frightened people in the water were rushing up the beach in a panic, and strollers along the sands stared helplessly toward the scene of the accident, Frank’s quick eye took in the situation—and in a flash he acted.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading While the frightened people in the water were rushing up the beach in a panic, and strollers along the sands stared helplessly toward the scene of the accident, Frank’s quick eye took in the situation—and in a flash he acted.

during the time that

From this reading While the frightened people in the water were rushing up the beach in a panic, and strollers along the sands stared helplessly toward the scene of the accident, Frank’s quick eye took in the situation—and in a flash he acted.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading There was a reason why he was so ready-witted.